Corporate Information

Empire State Development (ESD) is the umbrella organization
for New York’s two principal economic development financing
entities: the New York State Urban Development Corporation and the Job
Development Authority.

In 1995, these agencies, which had previously functioned
independently, were consolidated in order to increase
efficiency, reduce overhead and enhance the delivery of the
State’s economic development initiatives. Reorganized as
Empire State Development, the combined agencies now function
as a streamlined economic development organization whose
primary mission is the facilitation of business growth and
job creation across New York State.

In addition, Empire State Development offers a number of
services for businesses, including loans and grants; tax
credits; and other financing and technical assistance.
For more information on any of these programs, please visit
Business Programs or
contact your local
ESD Regional
Office.